London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kingston upon Thames 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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FOOD HYGIENE
The following tabulated statement shows the nature of the infringements to which attention was drawn
| Washing facilities for staff Absence of. defective, inadequate hand basins | 17 | |
| Absence of hot and cold water | ||
| Lack of towels, soap and nailbrushes | 52 | |
| Defective Water heaters | 9 | |
| Sanitary Conveniences Lack of "Wash Your Hands" Notices | 27 | |
| Fittings, defective and dirty | 27 | |
| Lighting inadequate | 4 | |
| Walls and ceilings defective and dirty | 11 | |
| Ventilation and/or ventilated lobby required | 8 | |
| Others | 10 | |
| Repairs to Food Rooms Floors defective | 3 | |
| Walls and ceilings defective | 4 | |
| General cleansigs | 3 | |
| Inadequate lighting | 1 | |
| Sinks and draining boards Lacking or defective | 10 | |
| Protection of Food against contamination Smoking | 9 | |
| Food not kept 18" off ground | 3 | |
| Covers not Provided for food | 1 | |
| Other | 24 | |
| Uncleanliness Kitchens and equipment | 35 | |
| Food Stores | 10 | |
| Preparation rooms | 13 | |
| Floors, walls and ceilings | 63 | |
| Refrigerators | 12 | |
| Ventilation | 8 | |
| Dustbins-insufficient and defective | 6 | |
| Uncovered, and collection of, refuse | 2 | |
| First aid equipment | 16 | |
| Clothing-storage and cleanliness | 10 | |
| Accumulations | 11 | |
| General defects | 13 | |
| 422 | ||
| Notices served | 127 | |
| Notices complied with | 87 | |
Legal proceedings were instituted against a company found to be using
premises contravening the Regulations for boning out carcase meat. Fines
of £975 were imposed in respect of thirteen summonses together with £25
costs.